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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative Recoveries crosses 3 Cr mark
National Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 37.73 Cr
37,154 Daily New Cases reported in last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  presently constitutes just 1.47% of total cases
Daily Positivity Rate  less than 3% for 21 consecutive days
In a significant milestone in its fight against COVID-19, India’s cumulative recoveries has exceeded 3 Crore people.
Out of the people infected since the beginning of the pandemic, 3,00,14,713people have already recovered from COVID-19 and39,649patients have recovered in the last 24 hours. This constitutes an overall recovery rate of 97.22%, which is showing a sustained increasing trend.
On the other hand, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage exceeded 37.73 crore. A total of 37,73,52,501vaccine doses have been administered through 48,51,209 sessions, as per the provisional report till 7 am today. 12,35,287 vaccine doses were administered in the last 24 hours.
These include:
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|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
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1,02,49,021
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2nd Dose
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74,07,589
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|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,76,68,922
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|
2nd Dose
|
|
99,13,421
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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11,24,48,511
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2nd Dose
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|
37,46,523
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Age Group 45-59 years
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|
1st Dose
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9,35,18,992
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2nd Dose
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2,38,13,758
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Over 60 years
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|
1st Dose
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|
7,01,33,406
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2nd Dose
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|
2,84,52,358
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|
Total
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|
37,73,52,501
The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June, 2021. The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
India has reported 37,154daily new cases in the last 24 hours.
Less than 50,000 Daily New Cases have been reported since fifteen continuous days. This is a result of sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs.
India’s Active Caseload today stands at 4,50,899and active cases are now only 1.46% of the country's total Positive Cases.
With substantially ramped up testing capacity across the country, a total of 14,32,343tests were conducted in the last 24 hours in the country. Cumulatively, India has conducted over 43 crore  tests so far.
While on one side testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, a continued decline in weekly case positivity is noticed. Weekly Positivity Rate is currently at 2.32% while the Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.59% today. Daily Positivity rate has remained less than 3% for 21 consecutive days, and has remained below 5% for 35 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
FELICITATION BY CHIEF OF THE AIR STAFF TO OUTSTANDING SPORTSPERSONS OF INDIAN AIR FORCE
A ceremony was held at Air Force Station New Delhi on 15 Mar 23 to felicitate meritorious sportspersons of IAF who have excelled at National and International arena. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. 26 sportspersons who had won medals at National/International forums, three teams of Indian Air Force who were winners at Inter Services/National Championships and support staff were felicitated during the ceremony.
During the ceremony, the CAS also unveiled the Indian Air Force Sports Brochure, highlighting the achievements of IAF sportsmen.
In his address, the CAS lauded the performance of IAF sportsmen for their stellar achievements. He congratulated the sportspersons and advised them to continue to work hard & bring laurels to the IAF in the sports arena.
Cabinet
Cabinet condoles the sad demise of Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
State funeral to be accorded to the departed dignitary
The Union Cabinet condoled the sad demise of Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Cabinet also observed silence for two minutes in the memory of Shri Ramvilas Paswan.
The Cabinet approved state funeral to be accorded for Shri Ramvilas Paswan.
The Cabinet today passed the following resolution:
“The Cabinet expresses profound sorrow at the sad demise of Shri Ramvilas Paswan, Union Minister for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
In his passing away, the nation has lost an eminent leader, a distinguished parliamentarian and an able administrator.
Born on 5th July 1946 at Shaharbanni, Distt. Khagaria , Shri Ramvilas Paswan was educated at Kosi College, Khagaria and Patna University, Patna. He obtained degrees in Master of Arts  and Bachelor of Law . He was also conferred Degree of D.Litt.  by Bundelkhand University, Jhansi .
Shri Ramvilas Paswan was one of the most popular leaders from Bihar and enjoyed strong mass support. He was elected to Bihar State Legislative assembly in 1969 as a member of Samyukta Socialist Party. Thereafter, he was elected as a member of the 6th Lok Sabha from Hajipur constituency in 1977 by a record margin. Shri Paswan was re-elected to the 7th Lok Sabha in 1980 and 8th Lok Sabha in 1984. He was re-elected to 9th Lok Sabha in 1989 and was appointed as Union Minister for Labour and Welfare. In 1996, he became Minister for Railways and continued to hold the post till 1998. Thereafter, he served as Minister for Communications from October, 1999 to September, 2001 when he was made Minister of Coal and Mines, the portfolio he held till April, 2002. After 2004 Lok Sabha Elections, Shri Paswan joined the United Progressive Alliance Government and was made Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers and Minister of Steel.
Shri Paswan was elected to 16th Lok Sabha in 2014 and served as Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. In 2019, Shri Paswan was elected to Rajya Sabha and continued as Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution.
Shri Paswan was the voice of the oppressed and always championed the cause of marginalized sections of the society.
The cabinet extends its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family on behalf of the Government and the entire nation.”
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs 
Cabinet approves additional investment by ONGC Videsh Ltd. for development of blocks A-1 and A-3 Blocks of Myanmar
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has approved additional investment of US$ 121.27 million  by ONGC Videsh Ltd  towards further development of blocks A-1 and A-3 Blocks of Shwe oil & gas project in Myanmar.
ONGC Videsh Ltd.  has been associated with exploration and development of Shwe project in Myanmar since 2002, as part of consortium of companies from South Korea, India and Myanmar. The Indian PSU, GAIL, is also an investor in this project. OVL has invested US$ 722 million till 31st March 2019 in this project.
The first gas from the Shwe Project was received in July 2013 and plateau production was reached in December 2014. The Project has been generating positive cash flows since FY 2014-15.
The participation of Indian PSUs in oil & gas exploration and development projects in neighbouring countries is aligned with India's Act East Policy, and also part of India's efforts to develop Energy Bridges with its immediate neighbors.
Ministry of Defence
2ND ARMY COMMANDERS’ CONFERENCE OF 2021 SCHEDULED
FROM 25 TO 28 OCTOBER 2021 AT NEW DELHI
The 2nd Army Commanders’ Conference of 2021 is scheduled from 25 to 28 October 2021 at New Delhi. Army Commanders’ Conference is an apex level biannual event which is held in April and October every year. The conference is an institutional platform for conceptual level deliberations, culminating in making important policy decisions for the Indian Army. The conference is also a formal forum for the senior leadership of the Indian Army to interact with the senior officials of the Department of Military Affairs and Department of Defence.
The apex leadership of Indian Army will brainstorm on current / emerging security and administrative aspects to chart the future course for the Indian Army, in the backdrop of the situation along the borders and challenges imposed by COVID-19 pandemic.
During the conference, the Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will address and interact with the Army Commanders. The Chief of Defence Staff and the Chiefs of the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force are also scheduled to address the senior leadership of Indian Army on avenues for promoting tri-service synergy.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
TOPS clears Wrestlers Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia training in Kyrgyzstan and Hungary
Indian wrestlers and Target Olympic Podium Scheme  Athletes Vinesh Phogat and Bajrang Punia are set to head out to Kyrgystan and Hungary for international training camps.
The duo sent in their proposals to the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports  TOPS team and the same was cleared within 24 hrs of their request.
While Olympic medalist Bajrang Punia will head out to Issyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan for 36 days training camp, World Championships medalist Vinesh Phogat will first head out to Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan for a week of training then to Tata, Hungary for 18 days of training camp.
Vinesh will be accompanied by physiotherapist Ashwini Jeevan Patil, sparring partner Sangeeta Phogat and Coach Sudesh, Bajrang will be accompanied by Coach Sujeet Maan, Physiotherapist Anuj Gupta, sparring partner Jitender and Strength and Conditioning expert Kaazi Hasan.
The government will fund Vinesh, Bajrang, their sparring partners Sangeeta Phogat and Jitender
and coaches Sudesh and Sujeet Maan's air tickets, board and lodging cost, camp expenses, airport transfer costs, OPA and other miscellaneous costs.
Additionally, the cost for the other support staffs accompanying the wrestlers will be borne by Olympic Gold Quest .
Both Vinesh and Bajrang are set to leave in the first week of July.
Ministry of Finance
Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  Scheme implemented
In continuation of press release, dated the 31st December, 2020, regarding implementation of Remission of Duties and Taxes on Exported Products  from the 1st January, 2021, it is further stated that the following shall be notified/made public shortly:
- The details of export goods  eligible for RoDTEP scheme
- The applicable RoDTEP rate, value caps  on such eligible goods/tariff lines
- The excluded category of exports
- Other conditions and restrictions
- The procedural details for grant of RoDTEP duty credit, and utilisation thereof.
The benefit of RoDTEP would be available subject to the conditions, restriction, exclusions, ineligibility and fulfilment of the procedural requirements as notified. On exports, eligible for RoDTEP, as per the Scheme details, the RoDTEP benefit shall be available from 1st January, 2021, even if the rates and other details are prescribed later, within next few days.
Ministry of Power
Ministry of Power strengthens financial viability of power sector with LPS rules
One of the key indicators of financial distress of the DISCOMs is mounting power purchase dues towards the Generation Companies . With the implementation of Electricity  Rules, 2022, a remarkable improvement has been seen in recovery of outstanding dues. The total outstanding dues of the States which were at Rs.1,37,949 Cr., as on 03.06.2022, have been reduced by Rs.29,857 Cr. to Rs. 1,08,092 Cr., with timely payment of just five  monthly instalments. Distribution companies are also paying their current dues in time to avoid regulations under the rule. Distribution companies have paid almost Rs.1,68,000 Cr. of current dues in last 5 months.
Based on the results achieved so far, it is expected that strict implementation of the LPS Rules will bring back financial viability of the power sector in the country and would attract investment to ensure reliable 24x7 electricity to the consumers. This Rule has not only ensured that the outstanding dues are liquidated but has also ensured that the current dues are paid in time. It may be seen that the Rule has played a vital role towards ensuring the financial discipline in Discoms.
Government of India have been implementing various performance linked and result oriented schemes with the objective to have a financially secure, viable and sustainable power sector . Various initiatives undertaken by MoP include Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme , Electricity  Rules 2022, Additional Borrowing space of 0.5% of GSDP to the States linked to power sector reforms, Corporate Governance Guidelines, Additional Prudential Norms for lending by Power Finance Corporation  Limited and REC Limited, based on performance of utilities, Liquidity Infusion Scheme  and PM KUSUM Scheme. These initiatives have been designed to tackle financial and operational issues to bring in desired financial discipline in Discoms and State Governments.
This information was given by Shri R.K Singh, Union Minister for Power and New and Renewable Energy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Exchange of Tariff concessions through Fourth Round of Negotiations under Asia Pacific Trade Agreement
The results of 4th Round of negotiations under the Asia Pacific Trade Agreement   among six countries, namely, Bangladesh, China, India, Lao PDR, Republic of Korea, and Sri Lanka, have been implemented with effect from 1st July, 2018.
APTA is an initiative under the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific  for trade expansion through exchange of tariff concessions among developing country members of the Asia Pacific Region, in place since 1975. APTA is a Preferential Trade Agreement, under which the basket of items as well as extent of tariff concessions are enlarged during the trade negotiating rounds which are launched from time to time.
The 4th Round of trade negotiations were formally concluded and signed by the Ministers of the member countries during the meeting of the APTA Ministerial Council on 13th January, 2017. The decision of the Ministerial Council has now been implemented by all members with effect from 1 July 2018.
With the implementation of the Fourth Round, the coverage of preferences of total tariff lines for each member would come of 10,677 tariff lines  and deepen the average Margin of Preference  being provided under the agreement to 31.52%. The Least Develop Country  members are entitled to greater concessions on 1,249 items with an average MoP of 81% on these items under the special and differential treatment provisions of the APTA.
India has, on its part, exchanged tariff concessions on 3142 tariff lines with all member countries and special concessions on 48 tariff lines for LDCs, with Bangladesh and Lao PDR.
As a founding member of APTA, India is committed to strengthening the APTA process through these concessions.
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas
Special exhibition on biofuels organized to celebrate World Bio Fuel Day 9 TPD Compressed Bio Gas plantdedicated to the nation
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi launched Ujjwala 2.0  by handing over LPG connections, at Mahoba Uttar Pradesh today via video conferencing., The objective of the schemeis to issue deposit-free LPG connections to one crore additional families who could not be covered under earlier phase of PMUY. The launch event was also graced by Shri Yogi Adiyanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh. Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Petroleum & Natural Gas, and Shri RameswarTeli,Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour & Employment were present through the virtual mode. With this, the Government intends to fulfil its objective of providing the clean fuel of liquefied petroleum gas  to 100% of the poor households who were otherwise dependant on traditional cooking fuels like firewood, coal or cow-dung cakes.
Alongside the Ujjwala 2.0 launch, a special exhibition on biofuels was also organized to celebrate World Bio Fuel Day, which is observed on 10th August every year to create awareness about the importance of non-fossil fuels as an alternative to conventional fossil fuels and to highlight the various efforts made by the Government in the biofuels sector.
This year, under the aegis of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Oil and Gas companies celebrated World Biofuel Day with the theme ‘Biofuels for Sustainability and Rural Income”. The special exhibition showcased biofuels and bio-energy related developments and technical achievements made in the field of biofuels in India. The event also witnessed active participation by many technical service providers, post-harvesting equipment manufacturers, Indian Air Force, biodiesel producers, research institutes, farmers, etc.
During the occasion, a 9 TPD Compressed Bio Gas  plant of Indian Potash Limited  and three Retail Outlets of Indian Oil at Muzaffarnagar  were also dedicated to the nation. These Retail Outlets will be marketing CBG produced from this plant.
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UPSC
Smt. M. Sathiyavathy takes the oath of office and secrecy as Member, UPSC
Smt. M. Sathiyavathy took the oath of office and secrecy as Member, Union Public Service Commission  here today. The oath was administered by Shri Vinay Mittal, Chairman, UPSC.
Smt. M. Sathiyavathy is an Officer of the 1982 batch of the Indian Administrative Service of AGMUT Cadre and comes to the Commission with a rich and varied experience, having worked in various key positions under the Government during the course of a long career spanning over 35 years.
She has held several important positions in the Central Government having served as Joint DG in the Directorate General of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Controller, ISRO Satellite Centre, Department of Space, Member Secretary, Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles, Additional Secretary & Financial Adviser, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Director General, Directorate General of Civil Aviation, and prior to her joining the Commission, she was working as Secretary, Ministry of Labour and Employment. Likewise, in her Cadre also Smt. Sathiyavathy has held various responsible positions such as Secretary in the Department of Welfare, Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt. of Puducherry, Secretary in the Department of Education & Human Resource Development, Government of Puducherry and Chief Secretary, Govt. of Puducherry.
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
On-going developmental projects in Assam under the Ministry of DoNER
The details regarding the on-going projects in Assam under the Ministry of DoNER is as under:
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S.No
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Scheme Name
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No. of projects
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Approved Cost 
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Total Release 
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|
1
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Non Lapsable Central Pool of Resources 
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|
189
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|
2286.49
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|
1375.74
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|
2
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North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme 
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18
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569.03
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187.21
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3
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Special Package for Bodoland Territorial Council 
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14
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179.45
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144.74
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|
4
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Special Package for Karbi Anglong Autonomous Territorial Council 
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18
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181.01
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|
89.57
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|
5
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Special Package for Dima Hasao Autonomous Territorial Council 
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|
11
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|
170.82
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|
98.52
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|
6
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|
Social and Infrastructure Development Fund 
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|
3
|
|
18.32
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|
14.21
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|
7
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Projects funded by North Eastern Council 
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|
60
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|
858.07
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|
635.53
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|
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Grand Total
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|
313
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|
4263.19
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2545.52
These projects are at various stages of implementation, and the target date for completion at the time of inception of these projects is usually 2-3 years from the date of sanction of the project.
Under the schemes of this Ministry, projects are usually sanctioned based on proposals prioritised by the State Governments. There is presently no project sanctioned, or pending for sanction, for RCC Bridge over river Jaljali connecting Nagarbera of Kamrup district and riverine areas of Alopati char of Barpeta district in this Ministry.
This information was given in a written reply by the Union Minister of State , Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
MoRTH notifies amendment for incorporating divyangjan's ownership in registration documents
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued notification dated 22nd October, 2020 for amendment to FORM 20 of CMVR 1989 to ensure capturing of ownership details of vehicles at the time of their registration. This will be of particular benefit to divyangjan.
It had come to the notice of the Ministry that the ownership details are not properly reflected under the ownership in the various forms under CMVR required for registration of the Motor Vehicels.
In view of this, it has amended the FORM 20 of the CMVR 1989 to capture detailed ownership type as :- “4A. Ownership type AUTONOMOUS BODY CENTRAL GOVERNMENT CHARITABLE TRUST DRIVING TRAINING SCHOOL DIVYANJAN  AVAILING GST CONCESSION  WITHOUT AVAILING GST CONCESSION EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE FIRM GOVT/UNDERTAKING INDIVIDUAL LOCAL AUTHORITY MULTIPLE OWNER OTHERS POLICE DEPARTMENT STATE GOVERNMENT STATE TRANSPORT CORP/DEPT”.
Further, benefits of GST and other concessions are being provided to the Divyangjan  under various schemes of the Government for the purchase / ownership / operation of the Motor Vehicles. As per the current details under CMVR 1989, the ownership captured does not reflect the details of the Divyangjan citizens. It becomes difficult for such citizens to properly avail various benefits available under Government Schemes like the benefits to the Divyangjan as per scheme for financial incentives of the Department of Heavy Industries. With the proposed amendments, such ownership details would be properly reflected and divyangjan would be able to avail the benefits under various schemes.
The suggestions and comments in this respect were sought from public on 19th August, 2020.